30-09-2018 02:30 PM
I received my pre ordered Samsung Gear 46mm 2018 watch on September 7th 2018 and have been wearing it often. Remove it for showering and charging and sometimes I sleep with it.
Recently iv noticed this rash developing and it slightly irritates me. The rash area is sore red and it looks like the skin is stretched or burnt. Th picture does bit show as clear as seen in person.
Iv done some googling and found a few people complain about similar rash on the older gear watches. They state it could be the strap and say to try it on the other hand to see if you have an allergic reaction etc.
I have a bit of an issue with this, I am a contractor and work with my hands, if this causes something more serious or stops me from doing my work it would be financially un-beneficial for me.
I have been tested befoe for allergies and my results came back clear so I dont know exactly what going on.
If anybody from Samsung or otherwise can provide some insight into my situation please let me know asap. It's a bit annoying paying 300 quid for a watch that's going to give me a rash
Cheers
03-02-2019 06:00 AM - last edited 03-02-2019 06:02 AM
I am getting a rash as well. What is in the wristband Samsung
03-02-2019 06:46 AM
03-02-2019 06:29 PM
I've had my watch for 3 weeks. The rash initially developed under the band, but I just figured I had an allergy to something in the band. I ordered this new metal breathable band on Amazon. It came with another metal band as well, and I think they cost $17. That solved my issue on the wrist, and it's healing fine. Now the rash is developing under the face of the watch. It's welted up, very itchy, and weeping. These pictures don't do it justice. I wish I had done my research before buying it. Aside from the rash issues, I love the watch!
05-02-2019 10:23 AM
Exactly the same never had a problem with my Apple watch or any other my wife bought me the galaxy watch for Xmas 2018 I only where it Friday to Sunday yet have this burn mark the itches every time I take it off Sunday evening.
I took this picture this morning after not putting it on for a whole day still there absolute joke £300 for a watch I can't wear
05-02-2019 11:17 AM
05-02-2019 11:47 AM
05-02-2019 11:55 AM
@catflap wrote:
I also have been developing a rash with my Galaxy watch. It is the 46 mm size. The rashes on the inside of my wrist. I don't have any allergies other than hay fever. I've never been tested for latex but somebody here mentioned the possibility of there being latex in the strap. I would like to know what Samsung is planning to do about this problem. Will they offer free replacement straps? That would be the best solution. Please reply thank you.
Here is a photo from today.
05-02-2019 12:01 PM
09-02-2019 07:25 AM
Had my galaxy gear sport since Christmas and this week i developed a rash on the outside of my wrist. Changed it to my other wrist and after just 24 hours that is getting itchy and red. I wear my watch at nights too, to monitor my sleep.
10-02-2019 05:40 AM
I have a severe red rash on my wrist as result of wearing a sumsung gear watch as well